India, Jan. 14 -- The latest crocodile census report has shown an increase in the number of crocodiles in the Similipal National Park in Odisha. According to official data, the total crocodile population has risen from 81 last year to 84.

The census was carried out over three days from January 6 to January 8. The exercise covered 20 locations across eight major water bodies within Similipal.

West Deo River Hosts the Highest Number of Crocodiles Among all water bodies surveyed, the West Deo River recorded the highest number of crocodiles, with 60 spotted there alone. Out of the total population, 78 crocodiles were found in the South Similipal forest division, one in the North Similipal division, and five at the Ramatirtha breeding centre...